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<div><div class="collapse-text-text collapsed-text"><h1>Host your own fundraiser</h1>
<p>Animal Humane Society is fortunate for the generosity and support of people and organizations throughout the Twin Cities and beyond. Often, people spend their own time, money, and effort organizing a fundraiser to benefit our shelters. These fundraisers vary in type and size, but include lemonade stands, car washes, golf tournaments, and more.</p>
<p>If you are interested in organizing and hosting your own event to benefit Animal Humane Society, please review our policies and procedures below, then check out our tips and downloads to help make your event a success.</p>
<p>Whatever you do, we&#39;d like to know about it! <strong>Please <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCW368V">fill out our short form</a> with a detailed description of your fundraising event.</strong></p>
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<li><span style="font-weight: 600;">Create a personal fundraising page with Facebook</span><br />
<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: medium;">Use Facebook Fundraisers to create your own personal web page, where your friends and family can make online donations. It&#39;s easy! To get started,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/animalhumanesociety/fundraisers" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: medium;">visit the AHS Facebook Fundraisers page</a><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;. You may choose an existing AHS photo, or upload one of your own. Once you&#39;ve set your goal and completed your page, send supporters to this page for easy online giving. Facebook Fundraisers are great for people who wish to have birthday or wedding gifts directed to AHS.&nbsp;</span></li>
<li>Athletic tournament (golf, volleyball, tennis, softball, bowling, marathon, etc.)</li>
<li>Birthday party or holiday party</li>
<li>Auction</li>
<li>Car wash</li>
<li>Bake sale</li>
<li>Garage sale</li>
<li>House cleaning</li>
<li>Pet sitting</li>
<li>Gift wrapping</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Plan and market your event</h3>
<ol>
<li><em>Seek the help of friends and family:</em> Getting help with an event will help you brainstorm creative ideas, divide the work and have more fun. You can raise more money when you include others in planning.</li>
<li><em>Crunch the numbers:</em> In the early stages of planning, you should identify your expenses and potential sources of income and donations. You should also set a fundraising goal for your event.</li>
<li><em>Keep expenses low:</em> Increase the amount of money you raise by limiting the amount of money you spend. Keep your expenses low by asking people to donate or discount items such as venue rental fees, entertainment, decorations, food and beverages. Ask for donations for auction items and raffle prizes.</li>
<li><em>Make a list, check it twice:</em> Who will want to be involved in your event? Identify who those people are, how you want to get them involved, how you will ask them and if they will be available when you need them.</li>
<li><em>Reach out for support:</em> Consider asking for sponsorships or underwriting for your event. Many companies look for opportunities to reach niche audiences by sponsoring community events. What kind of people are attending your event and what type of company might like to reach those people? Put together a short proposal with information about your event and the likely attendees. Make sure to include information about the benefits and recognition your sponsors will receive (signage, free tickets, etc.).</li>
<li><em>Shout it from the rooftops:</em> Much of your success will depend on how well you spread the word about your event and the number of people you invite. How do you plan to let people know about your event? The more ways you can get the word out, the better.</li>
<li><em>Incorporate other ways to raise money:</em> Think about creative ways to raise funds &mdash; live or silent auctions, raffles, 50-50 drawings, passing the hat, and sales of food or merchandise are just some examples of ways you can raise additional funds at an event. Don&rsquo;t be shy to approach business owners to ask for donations &mdash;&nbsp;you&rsquo;d be surprised at how&nbsp;generous people can be.</li>
<li><em>Don&rsquo;t forget to say thanks:</em> Send letters to all of the supporters and volunteers that helped make your event a success. You will probably want their help again next year!</li>
<li><em>Keep lists up-to-date:</em> Having a list of your event contacts makes future planning much easier. Make sure all contact lists always have the most up-to-date information (e-mail, addresses and phone numbers).</li>
<li><em>Mark your calendar:</em> If you know the date for next year&rsquo;s event, be sure to let everyone know as soon as possible so they can plan to attend!</li>
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<h3>Downloads</h3>
<p>Click the thumbnail you would like to use, then on the following page, right-click the image and copy or save.</p>
<p>Web-ready<br />
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<p><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">In order to assure that Animal Humane Society&#39;s name, image, and reputation are properly represented, we ask that all third-party fundraisers abide by the following policies. Thank you again for your efforts.</span></p>
<ul>
<li>The event must be promoted in a manner to avoid statements or the appearance of Animal Humane Society endorsing any product, firm, organization, individual, or service.</li>
<li>The name and logo must be used in accordance with Animal Humane Society&#39;s graphic standards. All promotional materials must clearly state the percentage of proceeds that will benefit Animal Humane Society.</li>
<li>Animal Humane Society should receive a list of targeted sponsors for the event before they are approached to minimize overlap with other AHS events and/or fundraising campaigns that may be underway, if applicable.</li>
<li>Due to our exclusive partnership with Purina, we are unable to accept food donations.</li>
<li>Event organizers are responsible for obtaining all permits, especially those for raffles and/or games of chance.</li>
<li>Event organizers must obtain their own liability insurance to cover the event. AHS is not financially liable for the promotion and/or staging of third-party events.</li>
<li>Under no circumstances should third-party event revenue and expenses flow through Animal Humane Society books. Only the final net proceeds from the event are to be processed by Animal Humane Society.</li>
<li>Third-party fundraisers cannot be held at any Animal Humane Society location.</li>
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<p><strong style="font-style: normal;">If you haven&#39;t already, please submit a <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCW368V">Third Party Fundraiser Form</a>.</strong></p>
<div>Due to the number of requests we receive, Animal Humane Society cannot:</div>
<ul>
<li>Send an AHS representative to participate in all events&nbsp;</li>
<li>Distribute posters or literature for your event at our shelters</li>
<li>Supply adoptable animals for your event</li>
<li>Send emails to the AHS audience promoting your event &nbsp;</li>
<li>Promote your event on social media channels</li>
</ul>
<div><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">While we may be able to provide guidance for your event, we do not have the personnel to handle the organizational and administrative tasks associated with third-party events. Therefore, you are responsible for all details of the event including: underwriting all of the related costs; recruiting volunteers to help out at the event; creating flyers to publicize the event; and working at the actual event.</span></div>
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<div>Animal Humane Society can support your event through:&nbsp;</div>
<ul>
<li>Online fundraising tools (personal fundraising pages through Facebook or GiveMN)</li>
<li>Our online Event Calendar, which is linked to in Animal Humane Society&#39;s internal and external e-newsletters</li>
<li>Possible acknowledgement of select events on social media channels&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p>With at least a two week notice, AHS can provide:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<div>Informational Brochures</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>Animal Tracks (our bi-annual magazine)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>Temporary AHS Tattoos</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>&quot;My Heart Belongs to Animals&quot; stickers</div>
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</li>
</ul>
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<p>Please send any donations you&#39;ve collected, along with a <a href="https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/webfm/651">donation deposit form</a>, to:</p>
<div style="text-align: center;">Animal Humane Society</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">Attn: Donor Services, Third Party Fundraiser</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">845 Meadow Lane N.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">Golden Valley, MN 55422</div>
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<p>If you have questions about hosting your own fundraiser, please call 763-432-4842 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info_events@animalhumanesociety.org">info_events@animalhumanesociety.org</a>.</p>
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Mon, 19 Sep 2016 20:09:39 +0000mflanagan111947 at https://www.animalhumanesociety.orgGTMD Match Donorshttps://www.animalhumanesociety.org/donate/gtmd-match-donors
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<h1><strong>A special Give to the Max Day thank you</strong></h1>
<p>Give to the Max was an amazing day for animals. We want to extend a very special thank you to a group of generous donors who gave $50,000 in matching funds to help make this day a success. They include:</p>
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0px;">Phil and Arlene Grodnick - $10,000 match</h2>
<p>We support Animal Humane Society because animals are unable to help themselves in our society. We therefore need to respect our responsibility toward them. The animals in our lives give us so much, we think it is important to give back to help them. Animal Humane Society is unique in its tireless work helping animals find their forever homes.</p>
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0px;">Robert Johnson - $5,000 match</h2>
<p>I support AHS because I truly believe in the mission of the organization to make more animals adoptable through behavior and medical programs, allowing them to find loving, permanent homes. As a volunteer and donor at AHS I can have a significant and positive impact in this area.</p>
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0px;">Reid and Cheryl Hegland - $1,500 match</h2>
<p>We adopted Orsino and Kashmir from&nbsp; AHS four years ago. Each day they provide us with joy &ndash; from gentle taps reminding us that &quot;someone&quot; needs petting, to snuggling in beside us for naps, to general cat antics like cat &quot;zoomies.&quot; We support AHS because we love animals and the work the Society does to give them better lives.</p>
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0px;">Anonymous - $1,000 match</h2>
<p>As lovers of four-leggers, we support&nbsp; Animal Humane Society because of the work done every day to improve the welfare of animals in our community and throughout the state. Animal Humane Society means a great deal to us. It protects and saves those without a voice.</p>
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0px;">Anonymous - $27,500 match</h2>
<p>I am an Adoption Preparation volunteer helping shy and fearful dogs become adoptable. I have seen a dog hiding in the corner of his kennel transform into a happy, playful dog on his way to his forever home. It gives me great satisfaction to support Animal Humane Society both financially and as a volunteer.</p>
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0px;">Anonymous - $5,000 match</h2>
<p>Each year, hundreds of orphaned or abandoned kittens &ndash; many as young as 2 weeks old &ndash; are dropped off at Animal Humane society. These very special deliveries are cared for by dedicated and passionate volunteers and medical staff through the Bottle Babies program. With support of the vet team, we have fostered six kittens this year. How amazing it is to be part of this process. While it&rsquo;s difficult to let go of them, we know they are going to wonderful forever families. Lucy, Molly, Max, Maddie, Jack, and Henri will remain in our hearts forever. Thank you everyone for your donations so we and other volunteers and staff can continue this amazing program.</p>
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<h2>Thank you for being a friend to animals!</h2>
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Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:39:41 +0000ccarroll93078 at https://www.animalhumanesociety.orgAlice's journey homehttps://www.animalhumanesociety.org/donate/alices-journey-home
<h1>Alice&#39;s journey home<span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span><span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;"> </span></h1>
<p><a href="https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/tracks/pine-river-rescue-long-journey-home-0" target="_blank">Alice&rsquo;s story </a>wasn&rsquo;t always a happy one, but thanks to Animal Humane Society supporters, she got the second chance she deserves. She&rsquo;s even the star of a commercial!</p>
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<div class="responsive-container">You can make a difference for animals like Alice. <strong>Please make a gift to support life-saving services for animals in our community. </strong>
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<h3><a href="http://events.animalhumanesociety.org/site/Donation2?df_id=6268&amp;amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;amp;6268.donation=form1" target="_blank">Donate Today</a></h3>
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<p><br />
Thank you for your generous support!</p>
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Fri, 05 Dec 2014 21:50:19 +0000ccarroll71828 at https://www.animalhumanesociety.orgGive to the Max Day 2016https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/donate/give-max-day-2016
<h1>Give to the Max Day 2016</h1>
<p>Did you see our paw painting video? These puppies and kitties were so moved, they unleashed their inner PAW-casso to make unique paintings, which were a special gift to Give to the Max Day donors of $150 or more.</p>
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<p>We were fortunate enough to have the the generous support the Sewell Family Foundation, which provided a total of $60,000 in matching gifts for Give to the Max 2016!</p>
<p>Thanks to the outpouring of generosity from AHS supporters, we raised over $202,000 this Give to the Max Day. Thank you for such a successful day of giving!</p>
<p>Missed the big day? There&#39;s still time to give.</p>
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Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:16:27 +0000pdsorenson70246 at https://www.animalhumanesociety.orgOutdoor protective shelterhttps://www.animalhumanesociety.org/donate/outdoor-protective-shelter
<h1><strong>Make outdoor protective shelter </strong></h1>
<p>It is very important to help the animals within our shelter feel more comfortable while they wait for their forever home, however unowned and homeless cats need our help as well! Here is a way that you can help homeless cats within the community.</p>
<p><span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span>Make outdoor protective shelters <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span>to help maintain a safe living environment for homeless cats in the community. With some creativity, these containers provide an adequate shelter to protect cats against predators and environmental dangers. This container will provide cold weather insulation and security for the outdoor cats in the community. Whether they are lost, homeless or unowned, this opportunity will improve the overall health and wellbeing for our outdoor friends. <a href="https://www.cleanitsupply.com/t/roughneck-homes.aspx?medium=erm" target="_blank">See a sample shelter here</a>.</p>
<h2><strong>What you will need</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Rubbermaid tote</li>
<li>Styrofoam cooler</li>
<li>Hay or straw</li>
<li>Duct tape</li>
<li>Exacto knife</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>What&rsquo;s next?</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Cut a 6&rdquo; diameter hole in the tote to act as an entrance/exit for the cat.</li>
<li>Place the Styrofoam cooler inside the tote and cut a 6&rdquo; diameter hole in the cooler to match the tote entrance.</li>
<li>Put hay or straw in and around the Styrofoam cooler. Use as much hay or straw as possible, this will provide added insulation.</li>
<li>Place the Styrofoam lid on the cooler and secure the lid with a few pieces of duct tape.</li>
<li>Complete the project by securing the lid onto the tote. You may want to place duct tape on this lid as well.</li>
<li>Bring your protective shelter to the Animal Humane Society in Coon Rapids. Call the TNR Specialist at 763-432-4848 to arrange drop off in Coon Rapids . Animal Humane Society will then distribute these shelters to the communities in need.</li>
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Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:23:32 +0000rmiller69210 at https://www.animalhumanesociety.orgSustainer FAQhttps://www.animalhumanesociety.org/donate/sustainer-faq
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<h1>Sustainer FAQ</h1>
<p>If you don&rsquo;t find the information you need on this page, please call us at 763-489-2210 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) or send an email message to <a href="mailto:giving@animalhumanesociety.org">giving@animalhumanesociety.org</a>. Our mailing address is Donor Services, Animal Humane Society, 845 Meadow Lane North, Golden Valley, MN 55422.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="#S1">Animal Humane Society contacted me to ask for an updated expiration date for my debit or credit card. How should I reply? </a></li>
<li><a href="#S2">If my card expiration date changed but my card number did not change, why do I have to give Animal Humane Society my card number again?</a></li>
<li><a href="#S3">I&rsquo;d like to change the monthly amount I have been giving. </a></li>
<li><a href="#S4">I&rsquo;d like to make a single contribution in addition to my monthly giving. </a></li>
<li><a href="#S5">I&rsquo;d like to update the credit/debit card for my monthly giving. </a></li>
<li><a href="#S6">I&rsquo;d like to skip the next few payments of my monthly giving . </a></li>
<li><a href="#S7">I&rsquo;d like to completely stop my monthly contribution. </a></li>
<li><a href="#S8">I&rsquo;d like to make a new monthly gift through my checking account &ndash; Or &ndash; I&rsquo;d like change my currently monthly gift from credit/debit card to my checking account.</a></li>
<li><a href="#S9">Are my monthly donations tax deductible? </a></li>
<li><a href="#S10">Will Animal Humane Society sell my name to companies or other nonprofits?</a></li>
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<h2><a id="S1" name="S1"></a>Animal Humane Society contacted me to ask for an updated expiration date for my debit or credit card. How should I reply?</h2>
<p>There are several ways to reply.</p>
<ul>
<li>Call Donor Services at 763-489‐2210 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m.).</li>
<li>If you received a letter requesting updated information, you may use the form and postage paid envelope to respond.</li>
<li>You may send Animal Humane Society a letter with the information. Our address is Sustainer Services, Animal Humane Society, 845 Meadow Lane North, Golden Valley, MN 55422</li>
</ul>
<h2><a id="S2" name="S2"></a>If my card expiration date changed but my card number did not change, why do I have to give Animal Humane Society my card number again?</h2>
<p>Animal Humane Society adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to its handling of donor credit and debit card account information. Payment Card Industry (PCI) regulations require that Animal Humane Society not store your actual credit card information on its computers, so when you provide your new expiration date we also need the card number.</p>
<h2><a id="S3" name="S3"></a>I&rsquo;d like to change the monthly amount I have been giving.</h2>
<p>Please visit <a href="https://secure2.convio.net/ahs/site/Donation2?idb=0&amp;df_id=4980&amp;4980.donation=form1&amp;s_src=16ONGA&amp;s_subsrc=WSSX" target="_blank">animalhumanesociety.org/Sustainerchange</a> for a secure page where you can enter your new monthly amount; or call Donor Services at 763-489-2210 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m.).</p>
<h2><a id="S4" name="S4"></a>I&rsquo;d like to make a single contribution in addition to my monthly giving.</h2>
<p>You can <a href="http://events.animalhumanesociety.org/site/Donation2?df_id=5604&amp;5604.donation=form1&amp;s_src=16ONGA&amp;s_subsrc=WSSQ" target="_blank">make a one-time gift online</a> at any time or call Donor Services at 763-489-2210 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m.).</p>
<h2><a id="S5" name="S5"></a>I&rsquo;d like to update the credit/debit card for my monthly giving.</h2>
<p>Call Donor Services at 763-489-2210 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). If you received a letter requesting updated information, you may use the form and postage paid envelope to respond.</p>
<h2><a id="S6" name="S6"></a>I&rsquo;d like to skip the next few payments of my monthly giving.</h2>
<p>You can skip monthly payments at any time. Just call us at 763-489-2210 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). You may also send a message to<a href="mailto:giving@animalhumanesociety.org"> giving@animalhumanesociety.org.</a> If you use the email option, please be certain you receive a message back from us letting you know that we have fulfilled your request.</p>
<h2><a id="S7" name="S7"></a>I&rsquo;d like to completely stop my monthly contribution.</h2>
<p>You can stop your monthly giving at any time. Just call us at 763-489-2210 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). You may also send a message to<a href="mailto:giving@animalhumanesociety.org"> giving@animalhumanesociety.org.</a> If you use the email option, please be certain you receive a message back from us letting you know that we have fulfilled your request. Or, if you prefer, send a letter to Donor Services, Animal Humane Society, 845 Meadow Lane North, Golden Valley, MN 55422</p>
<h2><a id="S8" name="S8"></a>I&rsquo;d like to make a new monthly gift through my checking account &ndash; Or &ndash; I&rsquo;d like change my currently monthly gift from credit/debit card to my checking account.</h2>
<p>Giving through your checking account saves on credit card fees and ensures your gift doesn&rsquo;t lapse due to changes in your card number or expiration date. <strong>This is the easiest, most cost-effective way to help animals all year long!</strong> To make a monthly gift through your checking account, fill out <a href="https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/sites/default/files/DonationForm_Aug2015.pdf" target="_blank">this form</a> and mail it along with a voided check to:</p>
<p>Development Department, Animal Humane Society, 845 Meadow Lane North, Golden Valley, MN 55422.</p>
<p>If you are already a Sustainer and want to change your gift from your credit/debit card to your checking account, please note that on the form. Or call Donor Services at 763-489-2210 with your checking account number and routing number.</p>
<h2><a id="S9" name="S9"></a>Are my monthly donations tax deductible?</h2>
<p>Your contribution to Animal Humane Society is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. In January, Animal Humane Society will send you written confirmation of your contribution during the previous calendar year. Please consult your tax advisor or attorney for information about specific situations.</p>
<h2><a id="S10" name="S10"></a>Will Animal Humane Society sell my name to companies or other nonprofits?</h2>
<p>Animal Humane Society we will not sell, trade or share your name, email address or other contact information with any other organization.</p>
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<h1>Events</h1>
<h2>Shelter and community events</h2>
<p>Check out the <a href="/calendar">AHS events calendar</a> for a complete list of events in the community and in our shelters.</p>
<h2>Fundraising events</h2>
<p>Animal Humane Society holds three signature fundraising events each year:</p>
<h3><a href="http://events.animalhumanesociety.org/site/PageNavigator/WineDinner2016_home.html" target="_blank">Wine Dinner</a></h3>
<p>An evening of fine wine and fine dining in November with the Twin Cities&#39; top chefs.</p>
<h3><a href="http://events.animalhumanesociety.org/site/PageNavigator/whiskerwhirl_splash.html">Whisker Whirl</a></h3>
<p>Don&#39;t miss this gala fundraiser for Animal Humane Society, hosted every February. What could be better on a cold night than an evening out with your best friend at your side?</p>
<h3><a href="https://secure2.convio.net/ahs/site/SPageNavigator/walk2016.html">Walk for Animals</a></h3>
<p>Something as simple as a walk becomes so much more when you share it with your companion animal &mdash; and even better yet when you share it with your animal-loving community! The Walk takes place in May and raises $1 million for animals in need.</p>
<p style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-size: medium; line-height: 24px;">If your company is interested in sponsoring an AHS fundraising event or&nbsp;<span style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 24px;">exploring new partnership ideas, please contact Breanna Cowan at&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:bcowan@animalhumanesociety.org" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 24px;">bcowan@animalhumanesociety.org</a><span style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 24px;">.</span></p>
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Sun, 09 Feb 2014 04:58:59 +0000pdsorenson53619 at https://www.animalhumanesociety.orgMatching giftshttps://www.animalhumanesociety.org/donate/matching-gifts
<h1>Matching gifts</h1>
<p>Hundreds of companies will match the charitable gifts made by their employees or retirees. Both large companies and small businesses match.</p>
<h2>Search for your employer</h2>
<p>To find out if your company has a matching gift program, please enter your employer&#39;s name below.</p>
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<p>If you do not find your employer through this search, please check with your company to see if it offers a matching gift program that will match your gift to Animal Humane Society.</p>
<h2>Submitting a matching gift claim</h2>
<p>The process for submitting a matching gift claim differs from company to company. Some require a completed paper form, others have an online system, still others request that claims be filed by telephone. In any case, if your company does provide a matching gift claim form, please complete it and send it to:</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">Development Department<br />
Animal Humane Society<br />
845 Meadow Lane North<br />
Golden Valley, MN 55422</p>
<p>If your employer requires an <b>Employer Identification Number</b> (EIN) (i.e. <b>Federal Tax Identification Number</b>), please use <strong>41-0693842</strong>.</p>
Tue, 17 Sep 2013 18:29:18 +0000pdsorenson45683 at https://www.animalhumanesociety.orgDonate items we can recyclehttps://www.animalhumanesociety.org/donate/donate-items-we-can-recycle
<h1>Donate items we can recycle</h1>
<p>Recycle items from your home to help the animals!</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bring us your old blankets and towels.</strong>&nbsp; We can put them to use for bedding, grooming and cleaning up around our shelters.</li>
<li><strong>Organize a newspaper drive.&nbsp;</strong> Newspapers are used to line the bottom of animal cages.&nbsp; Please remove glossy circulars and stack the newspapers neatly in paper grocery bags.&nbsp; Please do not shred newspaper.</li>
<li><strong>Collect shredded office paper</strong>, which is used to make puppy and small animal cages more comfortable. (Please note that we can&rsquo;t use cross-cut shredded paper, only the kind with long, straight strips.)</li>
<li><strong>Collect clean plastic shopping bags</strong>, which are used by our dog walkers for cleanup outdoors.</li>
<li><strong>Collect paper towel and toilet paper rolls,</strong> which are used in our education department for craft projects and in our behavior department for animal enrichment.</li>
</ul>
<p>Donated items can be brought to the customer service counter at any AHS location during regular business hours; no appointment is necessary. Groups are also welcome to <a href="/education/tours-ahs">schedule a tour</a> of one of our facilities at the time they bring in their donations. Tours last approximately 1 hour; there is a $1/person fee, with a $10 minimum, for tours. Our tour schedules fill up quickly, so please schedule tours at least 2 weeks in advance.</p>
Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:15:22 +00008956 at https://www.animalhumanesociety.orgCrafts Projectshttps://www.animalhumanesociety.org/donate/crafts-projects
<h1><big><strong>Crafts projects for the animals</strong></big></h1>
<p>You can help the animals at AHS feel more at home while they&#39;re in the shelters with a few easy crafts projects.<br />
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<strong>Make toys to entertain cats.</strong>&nbsp;Decorate empty plastic eggs or ping pong balls with permanent makers. These simple rolling toys are popular entertainment for cats.</p>
<p><strong>Make rice pack heating pads for animals recovering from surgery.&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Supplies</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>One five-pound bag of white rice (might not all be used)</li>
<li>A 12-inch square piece of material. (cotton preferred, but old sheets, pillow cases, or flannel work, too)</li>
<li>Thread</li>
<li>A sewing machine or a needle</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Instructions</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Fold the material in half with right sides together and sew two of the sides so that three sides are closed and one smaller end is left open. In other words, if it is folded, sew the bottom and the long side so that it becomes a tube that is roughly 12 inches by six inches with one six-inch side open.</li>
<li>Turn inside out so that the rough ends are hidden.</li>
<li>Fill the tube with rice until it is about 2/3 full.</li>
<li>Fold the remaining side in so that the rough ends are hidden and sew closed.</li>
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<p>Donated items can be brought to the customer service counter at any AHS location during regular business hours; no appointment is necessary. Groups are also welcome to <a href="/education/shelter-tours">schedule a tour</a> of one of our facilities at the time they bring in their donations.&nbsp;<br />
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